SportsArt Fitness 8300 User manual

8300 and E8300 Elliptical Trainer – Mechanical Repair Guide
Version 2.1. Revised 03-18-05

E8300 and 8300 Elliptical Trainer Mechanical Repair Manual
This troubleshooting manual was made through the cooperation of SportsArt personnel in the USA and Taiwan.
Our goal is to provide clear, useful troubleshooting information for technicians in the field. If you have questions, comments or suggestions,
please contact Bob Baumgartner at SportsArt America.Thank you.
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E8300 and 8300 Elliptical Trainer Mechanical Repair Manual
Version 1: December 31, 2003
Version 2: September 28, 2004 - Minor organizational changes were made
Version 2.1: March 18, 2005 – Part list removed due. Please see product blowups and part lists on our web site.
Notes:
(1) Some parts of this manual refer to the 8300 Elliptical Trainer and no reference to the E8300 is made.
Mechanically, the 8300 and E8300 are the same. No effort was made to include the word E8300 on every page.
(2) Part numbers listed in this manual are factory part numbers – not part numbers used by SportsArt America –
and are subject to change. Please see the website, www.sportsartamerica.com, for updates.

8300 and E8300 Elliptical Trainer – Mechanical Repair Guide - Contents
Chapter 1 – Blowup Diagram and Part List
1-1-1Blowup Diagram and Part List – CONTENTS REMOVED 03-18-05; SEE BLOWUP DIAGRAM.
Chapter 2 - Component Removal and Installation Procedures
2-1-1 Access Cover Removal and Installation
2-2-1 Stride Motor Removal and Installation
2-3-1 Flywheel Removal and Installation
2-4-1 Flywheel Washer Removal and Installation
Chapter 3 - Troubleshooting
3-1-1 Pulsating Vibration
Chapter 4 – Design Change Record
4-1-1 Changes Due to Rust Issue
4-2-1 Change to Prevent Foam from Sliding Down
Version 2.1, Revised 03-18-05

8300 and E8300 Elliptical Trainer – Mechanical Repair Guide
Chapter 1 – Blowup Diagram and Part List
1-1-1 Blowup Diagram and Part List
CONTENTS REMOVED 03-18-05;
PLEASE REFER TO BLOWUP DIAGRAMS AVAILABLE ON THE WEB SITE.
Version 2.1
Revised 03-18-05

8300 Elliptical Trainer – Mechanical Repair Guide
Chapter 2 - Component Removal and Installation Procedures
2-1-1 Access Cover Removal and Installation
2-2-1 Stride Motor Removal and Installation
2-3-1 Flywheel Removal and Installation
2-4-1 Flywheel Washer Removal and Installation
Version 2
Revised 09-28-04

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8300 Component Removal and Installation Procedures
Access Cover Removal and Installation
Step 1 - Removal Step 2 - Installation
2-1-1
Step 4Step 1
Remove the access cover by pressing up (1), then
pulling out (2) as shown above.
Reinstall the access cover by pressing in (3), then
pushing down (4).

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8300 Component Removal and Installation Procedures
Stride Motor Removal and Installation
Step 1 Step 2
Use these instructions when calibrating or replacing the
stride motor sets.
Press the stride key on the display or the stride switch until
the display stride window shows 650mm (26in). Continue to
exercise on the unit. After the stride linkage reaches its
destination, remove the stabilizing arms by removing the
mushroom-head hex screws.
2-2-1

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8300 Component Removal and Installation Procedures
Stride Motor Removal and Installation
Step 3 Screw Types in the Shoulder Cover
Use tape to secure the inner cover (A). Remove the six
screws that secure the outer cover (B).
Remove the screws in this order: (1) Remove the
mushroom-top Phillips-head pointed screws; (2) Remove the
mushroom-top Phillips-head metal screws.
2-2-2
Tape

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8300 Component Removal and Installation Procedures
Stride Motor Removal and Installation
Step 4 Step 5
Remove the stride linkage bushing cover (B). Remove the
inner hex head bolt (A). Detach the stride linkage.
First, loosen the mushroom-head Phillips screw (C) that holds
the sleeve (A) in place. Remove the sleeve (A). Remove the
C-clip (B). Pull the stride support assembly out slightly. (Do
not pull it off the axle.) Disconnect the VR, motor, and switch
wires. Set them out of the way, and pull the stride motor up
and out of the stride support arm.
2-2-3
A B
C
B
A

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8300 Component Removal and Installation Procedures
Stride Motor Removal and Installation
Step 6 Step 7
Remove the mushroom-head Phillips screws shown above
(A). Pull the stride motor set upward to remove it.
Note: In removing the stride motor set, push up on the
stride motor connection pin. Do not pull on the wires on
top.
First, remove the protective bracket on the stride motor set.
Apply bearing grease to the worm gear and rollers. Then
insert the stride set into the stride support arm.
Note: Do not change the relationship of the brass stem to the
motor; ERR7 may result. Also, do not change the worm gear
position; The stride height may become uneven or jam.
2-2-4
A

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8300 Component Removal and Installation Procedures
Stride Motor Removal and Installation
Step 8 Step 9
In installing the stride motor set, note that the stride linkage
connector must face the stride linkage.
Note on alignment: The zirc fitting faces forward and the
stride linkage connector faces inside.
Use the stride linkage connector to guide the stride motor
set into place in the stride support arm. Then attach the
mushroom-head Phillips screws as shown. (Hex head screws
were later used in this spot.)
Note: In adjusting the stride motor set position in the support
arm, do not pull the wires; the VR circuit board might break.
2-2-5
馬達
軸心
油嘴
A
Motor
Connector
Zirc fitting

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8300 Component Removal and Installation Procedures
Stride Motor Removal and Installation
Step 10 Step 11
Before installing the stride support assembly, put the washers
in place on the pedestal shaft, with the regular washer on the
inside and the Teflon washer facing the stride support
assembly.
Note: Make the Teflon side face the stride support assembly.
Note: If the tape on the shoulder cover becomes detached, wrap the
wires around the shaft once, pushing them forward, then under and up.
Connect the VR, motor, and switch wires, then stuff the
connectors into the stride support arm.
2-2-6
A
B

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8300 Component Removal and Installation Procedures
Stride Motor Removal and Installation
Step 12 Step 13
Put the stride support assembly in place. Put on washers as
follows: Teflon washer (A), Teflon side facing the stride
support assembly, black washer (B), wave washer (C), black
washer (B), and C-clip (D). Finally, put the sleeve (E) in
place, then tighten the screw (F).
Put the outer cover in place. Screw in the five screws. An
d
remove the tape.
2-2-7
A
B
C
B
D
E
F
Tape

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8300 Component Removal and Installation Procedures
Stride Motor Removal and Installation
Outer Cover Screws Step 14
First screw in the metal screws (2), then the sharp screws (1). Install the stride linkage as shown. Put the flat washer (B) on
the stride linkage screw (A), and tighten down the screw.
Then put cover (C) in place.
2-2-8
C
A
B

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8300 Component Removal and Installation Procedures
8300 Stride Motor Removal and Installation
Step 15
Put support arms in place. Then tighten support arm screws
to complete the job.
A. Mushroom-head hex screws (5/16”*L19)
B. Support washer (D18*d8.5*t2); support washer
(D20*d7*t2.0)
C. Mushroom-head inner hex screw (1/4”*L3/4”)
2-2-9
A
B
C
D

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8300 Component Removal and Installation Procedures
Flywheel Removal and Installation
Step 1 Step 2
Remove the 14 mushroom-top Phillips-head screws (A)
from the rear cover, and remove the cover from the unit as
shown.
Remove the mushroom-top Phillips-head metal screws (A)
from the guard panel (A) and remove the finger guard as
shown.
2-3-1
A
A
B
A

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8300 Component Removal and Installation Procedures
Flywheel Removal and Installation
Step 3 Step 4
Remove the mushroom-top inner hex screw from the
left-side knuckle, and pull the knuckle off the crank.
Note: If necessary, adjust the knuckle so it slides out easily.
Parts: Spindle washer A; Wave washer B; Knuckle C; Flat
washer D; Mushroom-top inner hex screw
Loosen the nut (C) and screw (A) that attaches the generator
(B) to the unit frame.Then remove the drive belt (440J5).
Note: it is not necessary to totally remove the screw and nut as
shown in the picture. Just loosen them.
2-3-2
A
B
C
D
E B
A
C

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8300 Component Removal and Installation Procedures
Flywheel Removal and Installation
Step 5 Step 6
Detach the idler pulley springs (A), and remove the
multi-channel belt (B) (460J7).
Note: When removing idler pulley springs, pull from both
ends to maintain even pressure, preventing the springs
from loosing their flexibility and wearing out early.
Disconnect the magnet wires as shown.
2-3-3
A
A
B

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8300 Component Removal and Installation Procedures
Flywheel Removal and Installation
Step 7 Step 8
Remove the flywheel nut (B) and washer (A). Remove the nut (B) and washer (C) that secures the flywheel
in place. Then remove the flywheel.
Note: Be careful not to hit the optic sensor (A) when
removing the flywheel.
2-3-4
A
BA
B
C

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8300 Component Removal and Installation Procedures
Flywheel Removal and Installation
Step 9 Step 10
Insert the axle of the new flywheel into the flywheel
bracket on the frame. Lift the magnet (D) up into the
flywheel attachment screw (C). Install flywheel washer (B)
and nut (A) to the screw.
Put the flywheel washer (B) in place on the axle, with the
washer protrusion facing back, then hand-tighten nut (A) into
place. Press the flywheel toward the back of the unit. Make
sure that the flywheel fits well at the attachment point by the
magnet and at the axle. Tighten the nuts on both sides of the
flywheel and at the attachment screw by the magnet.
2-3-5
A
B
A
B
C
D